Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Date: Oct 29, 2024

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65545

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Leads and interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups, to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. May interact with other area supervisors, internal customers, and functional peer groups at management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc. Encompasses the direction and inspection of the performance of individuals or a team of associates who put together components to make assemblies, subassemblies, or completed units, or make or process raw materials into finished products in an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads production operations teams 24/7

• Serves as a champion for safety culture

• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

• Coordinates prioritization of product manufacturing and equipment troubleshooting needs

• Holds team of operators and shift technicians accountable to established metrics

• Maintaining equipment schedules, managing timecards, posting and filling overtime slots, addressing personnel concerns, communicating with all employee levels at the plant, and providing solutions to complex and dynamic problems

• Serves as incident commander for plant spill alarms

Experiences/Education - Required

• High school education and 5+ years relevant work experience

• Effective communicator: peers, subordinates, and leadership

• Capacity to learn complex manufacturing process flow and/or systems

• Strong data analysis skills

• Inquisitive problem-solving skills

• High individual initiative and self-management

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Working Hours: 12 hour rotational schedule

Experiences/Education - Desired

• 4-year degree preferred in engineering preferred with a preference for chemical, materials , or mechanical engineering.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $79,166.00 - $108,854.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington